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An Empirical Examination of Weiner's Critique of Attribution Research.
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Covington, Martin V.; Omelich, Carol L. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1984
Weiner's allegations of errors in testing his theory (presumed detrimental effects of investigating a restricted range of variables, use of expectancy changes as a mediating variable, and presumed inappropriateness of classroom performance as a dependent variable) are evaluated. Disconfirmation of Weiner's predictions occurs irrespective of…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Affective Behavior, Attribution Theory, Higher Education
The Trouble With Pitfalls: A Reply to Weiner's Critique of Attribution Research.
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Covington, Martin V.; Omelich, Carol L. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1984
The authors contend failure to confirm Weiner's theory is a result of shortcomings inherent in his model. They argue that cognitive theory has been properly represented and tested, and that the study of achievement behavior is enhanced by the addition of motivational, noncognitive assumptions to their theories. (Author/DWH)
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Attribution Theory, Higher Education, Hypothesis Testing